When it comes to classic Italian comfort food, stuffed peppers are at the top of the list. A combination of juicy bell peppers, savory fillings, and rich sauce, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. While there are numerous variations to this beloved recipe, the essence remains the same: a medley of flavorful ingredients stuffed into colorful bell peppers and baked to perfection. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the ultimate stuffed peppers Italian style, highlighting the key elements and providing tips to ensure a successful culinary experience. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-filled version, we've got you covered. Let's dive in and explore the art of crafting this iconic Italian dish!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS
Stuffed peppers take on an Italian feel with the help of Classico® Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce, Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings. It's comfort food kicked up a notch--and gluten free!
Provided by Classico
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Classico® Pasta Sauce
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a roasting pan (large enough to accommodate 8 pepper halves in a single layer) with cooking spray.
- Combine the ground sirloin, Italian sausage, brown rice, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
- Divide meat mixture evenly among the green pepper halves; press to compress slightly. Arrange halves in prepared pan. Spoon the remaining Classico® Tomato & Basil sauce onto the tops of the meat and peppers. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake until the peppers are soft and internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove from oven. Remove foil and top each pepper with shredded cheese.
- Turn oven to broil. Place peppers, uncovered under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 171.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1411.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
STUFFED PEPPERS ITALIAN STYLE
Anchovies are an important ingredient for flavor. Do not substitute. Make with extra sauce to serve over pasta.
Provided by DJCARR
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place peppers in a greased baking dish; set aside. Place crumbled bread in a large bowl, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup water; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over low heat. Saute onion until translucent, then stir in garlic. Let garlic cook for 2 minutes, then stir into bread. Add anchovies, olives, olive oil, black pepper and red pepper. Mix until well blended. Mound pepper halves with stuffing. Surround peppers with tomato sauce and a small amount of water. Cover with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peppers are tender. Uncover for the last 15 minutes of baking, and baste occasionally with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 908.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
ITALIAN STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS
Make and share this Italian Style Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- WASH bell peppers; REMOVE 1- 1 1/2 inch off pepper tops levelly using a knife (reserve tops); REMOVE seeds and ribs from peppers with a tea spoon; PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
- PREPARE your favorite recipe for quick-cooking rice, to yield 2 cups rice; BROWN 1 pound bulk Italian sausage in a skillet and drain fat.
- INTO a large pot (with an accompanying vegetable steamer basket set aside) combine 2 cups water, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; INSERT steamer basket into pot; PLACE peppers cut-side down, along with pepper tops, into steamer insert in pot; COVER; BRING to boiling; BOIL for one minute; REDUCE heat to medium high. STEAM until tender yet firm (about 10 minutes).
- CAREFULLY remove peppers and tops from steamer basket using tongs and place onto onto paper towels to drain.
- DICE pepper tops around the stems (discard stems); STIR in the diced peppers and cooked sausage to cooked rice, along with 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons sliced black olives.
- POUR desired amount of marinara sauce into the rice/meat mixture to moisten; SEASON rice/meat mixture to taste with a little Italian seasoning and/or salt and pepper, if desired; BLEND.
- POUR enough marinara sauce into an 8 x 8 x 2 square baking dish, just to cover bottom; ARRANGE the steamed peppers upright in baking dish.
- STUFF peppers upright, mounding slightly, with the rice/meat mixture; POUR remaining marinara sauce over stuffed peppers.
- DIVIDE and distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over prepared peppers; SPRINKLE peppers with remaining parmesan cheese; TOP center of peppers with a whole black olive (or olive slice).
- BAKE peppers upright in a baking dish until heated through, about 10 minutes; SERVE and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.6, Fat 45.5, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 3024.7, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 20.8, Protein 26.2
LOW CARB/LOW FAT TURKEY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (ITALIAN STYLE)
I love stuffed peppers and was craving them on my low carb diet. I fooled around a bit and came up with these. I promise, they're so flavorful that you won't even miss the rice. Enjoy!
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- On stovetop in a medium skillet or saucepan, sauté mushroom, onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until veggies are soft; remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl,combine ground turkey, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add sauté veggie mixture to turkey mixture; mix well.
- Stuff peppers with turkey/veggie mix and place in an ungreased shallow casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, combine undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; pour over peppers to cover.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings; cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned.
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblano or Anaheim peppers. Look for peppers that are firm and have smooth skin.
- Preheat your oven: Before you start cooking, preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe. This will help the peppers cook evenly.
- Cook the rice ahead of time: If you are using rice in your stuffing, cook it ahead of time and let it cool completely. This will help prevent the peppers from becoming soggy.
- Don't overcook the peppers: Peppers should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooked peppers will fall apart and lose their flavor.
- Use a variety of fillings: There are many different types of fillings that you can use for stuffed peppers. Some popular options include ground beef, sausage, rice, beans, and vegetables.
- Top with cheese: Cheese is a classic topping for stuffed peppers. It adds flavor and helps to hold the stuffing together.
- Serve with a sauce: Stuffed peppers can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, cheese sauce, or enchilada sauce.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new dish to try, give stuffed peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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